Tue, 21-Oct-2025

Geopolitics increased oil prices

Geopolitics increased oil prices

Crude oil prices remain volatile, navigating between tightening supply concerns and weakening demand signals. Brent crude has approached $65 per barrel, driven primarily by geopolitical risks rather than underlying supply-demand fundamentals. The Russia-Ukraine conflict has sharply escalated, heightening the risk premium attached to oil markets. Increasing drone strikes by Ukraine and Russian retaliatory actions have … Read more

At least 10 Russian companies considering IPOs in 2022

Russian companies

MOSCOW: At least 10 Russian companies could hold an initial public offering (IPO) in 2022, extending the listing spree that started a year ago if geopolitics, including Ukraine tensions, and other risks do not thwart their plans, Reuters quoted bankers and advisers, as saying. Russian car dealer Keyauto on December 13 became the latest firm to confirm … Read more